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Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton introduces Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to members of the Choctaw tribal council during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar look on to performances at the cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, center, speaks with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton during a visit by Varadkar to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need.(Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar claps as he watches members of the Choctaw Tribe dance during his visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton presents Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar with a Choctaw stick ball set during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin speaks with Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, right, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar during a visit by Varadkar to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, gives Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar a lesson in stick ball at a cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger,/The Oklahoman via AP)

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar lower their heads in prayer at the start of the cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, right, presents Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar with a Choctaw flute during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger,/The Oklahoman via AP)

Irish prime minister thanks Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton introduces Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to members of the Choctaw tribal council during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar look on to performances at the cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, center, speaks with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton during a visit by Varadkar to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need.(Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar claps as he watches members of the Choctaw Tribe dance during his visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton presents Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar with a Choctaw stick ball set during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin speaks with Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, right, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar during a visit by Varadkar to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, gives Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar a lesson in stick ball at a cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger,/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, left, and Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar lower their heads in prayer at the start of the cultural event during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

CHRIS LANDSBERGER

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, right, presents Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar with a Choctaw flute during Varadkar's visit to the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Okla. on Monday, March 12, 2018. The visit is part of a forged connection between the countries that dates back to 1847 when the Choctaw Nation made a donation to Ireland to help the country in a time of need. (Chris Landsberger,/The Oklahoman via AP)

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